This book offers Michael Harrington’s firsthand account of global poverty, based on his travels through some of the world’s poorest regions. Harrington examines the economic, political, and social forces that shape underdevelopment, highlighting the impact of global inequality and the failures of international aid. Through vivid descriptions and critical analysis, he challenges readers to c…
This book analyzes the economic and policy implications of reducing military spending in the aftermath of the Cold War. Lall and Marlin, along with contributing researchers, examine the challenges and opportunities created by defense budget cuts, focusing on economic conversion, labor impacts, industrial restructuring, and national budget priorities. The authors explore how shifting resources f…
In this book, Gordon Brown offers an inside perspective on the global financial crisis of 2008–2009 and outlines strategies for overcoming what he calls the first crisis of globalization. Drawing on his experience as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and former chancellor of the exchequer, Brown analyzes the structural weaknesses of the international financial system, the failures of glob…
Global Paradox explores one of John Naisbitt’s central ideas: as the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected and expansive, power paradoxically shifts toward smaller, more agile players—small nations, small companies, and even individuals. Naisbitt analyzes global economic trends, technological change, and the rise of the information society, arguing that decentralization and reg…
Leadership and National Development in North Africa: A Comparative Study by Elbaki Hermassi explores the political structures, leadership styles, and national development strategies of three North African states—Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Hermassi analyzes the role of political elites, the evolution of nationalist movements, and the challenges of modernization in the post-colonial period…
This seminal report prepared by the Independent Commission on International Development Issues, chaired by Willy Brandt, examines the deepening economic divide between the industrialized North and the developing South. The book outlines urgent strategies for global cooperation, highlighting issues of trade imbalance, poverty, development financing, and the need for new international economic st…
Disposable People exposes the disturbing reality of modern-day slavery within the global economy. Kevin Bales documents how millions of people worldwide are trapped in forced labor, debt bondage, sex trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. Through case studies and investigative research, Bales demonstrates how contemporary slavery persists through economic pressures, corruption, and globa…
René Dumont and Marie-France Mottin's book, "L'Afrique Étranglée," examines the economic, political, and social crises that plagued various African countries after independence. Through case studies of Zambia, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte-d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Cap-Vert, the authors outline how colonialism, mismanagement, economic dependency, and flawed development policies led to stagnant…
This book contains a collection of essays by S. Herbert Frankel that examine the relationship between international investment, social change, and economic development in underdeveloped countries. Frankel examines how foreign capital influences social structure, economic growth, and modernization in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through economic and social analysis, this book provides a deep…
Daniel A. Offiong's book, Imperialism and Dependency, examines how imperialism and structures of international dependency have become major obstacles to Africa's economic development. Offiong examines the unequal global economic relations between developed and developing countries, explaining how colonialism and modern economic practices have created patterns of dependency that hinder Africa's …